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--- electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2018/10/17 11:42]
frater_secessus [panels]
+++ electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2018/10/17 11:45]
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   - is the cheapest per watt
-This usually means framed panels, as flex panels are usually 2+ times more expensive per watt, are less rugged, physically larger for a given output, and degrade much quicker.  Flex panels do have legitimate uses but they are specialty panels not well-suited for general use.
+This usually means framed panels, as flex panels are usually 2+ times more expensive per watt and are less rugged.  Flex panels do have legitimate uses but they are specialty panels and are not recommended as a default panel for most builds.
 Arrays of two 100W panels are popular because 100w panels can be shipped individually by UPS/FedEx.  Larger panels may require $$$ truck shipping; try to buy those locally if possible to avoid shipping fees.

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